[ref. f04463521] Senior Manager Pricing & Costing - Emirates Flight Catering

Job Description

Business Unit Purpose:

To ensure accurate, strategic, and competitive pricing and costing frameworks that support sustainable financial performance across airline and non-airline operations.

Job Purpose:

To lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide pricing and costing strategies, aligning them with financial objectives and ensuring competitiveness, profitability, and strategic decision-making support across both airline and non-airline business segments.

Key Result Areas:

• Develop and implement comprehensive pricing and costing strategies aligned with company goals to ensure profitability and effective pricing decisions.
• Provide data-driven financial insights to guide leadership in commercial strategy, pricing decisions, and margin optimisation.
• Produce detailed costing and revenue reports to support strategic planning and enhance financial performance.
• Ensure all pricing and costing practices comply with internal financial controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of pricing and costing modules within ERP and specialised tools.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Identify process improvements and implement automation initiatives in collaboration with IT and key stakeholders.
• Conduct market analysis to benchmark pricing strategies against industry trends and provide competitive intelligence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, sales, and culinary teams to optimise pricing inputs and ensure cost efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend pricing or cost-control adjustments based on data insights.

Job Context:

The incumbent will work closely with multiple departments and external partners while fostering a culture of innovation, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor&aposs degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (required)
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years in pricing, costing, revenue optimisation, or financial planning, preferably within airline catering, logistics, or food service industries.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in pricing methodologies, cost control, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, Oracle)
• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership abilities
• High attention to detail, problem-solving acumen, and business judgment
• Proven ability to manage confidential data and work under pressure
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)